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Many methods and tools exist for continuous improvement of supplied parts in the Automotive Industry. Over the past decade BMW AG has developed close partnerships with their suppliers to ensure outstanding customer satisfaction, superior component quality and maximum supplier cost efficiency. To achieve a successful partnership, an approach was developed to improve the quality and efficiency of processes through the optimization of the entire value added chain. Whereas many programs within the Industry often focus on specific business elements, i.e. manufacturing process, quality system or logistics system, the approach taken by the BMW Group covers the complete business chain. In 1994 BMW Manufacturing Corporation, a subsidiary of BMW AG, began this same work with its North American suppliers. Over twenty-five supplier support projects have been completed over the last six years.